Good morning, Kalamazoo.

On Saturday, Otsego’s National Dads of Foreign Service Veterans Post 56 organized a fundraiser for VFW Post 3030 to help veterans with mobility, health and financial challenges — the event featured a car show, live music and vendors — drawing support from the local community.

Kenzie, a 3-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is looking for her forever home after being rescued from a puppy mill in Missouri.

SPCA executive director Katie Timber said she would thrive in a quiet home—ideal for older children or a single adult.

On Saturday, the fourth-annual Kzoo Latinx Festival celebrated Latinx culture at Arcadia Creek Festival Place as hosted by El Concilio.

The event had live music, food vendors, local artists, and 15 nonprofits sharing resources — all to show the community's rich tradition.

Two paddle boarders on Gourdneck Lake near Portage were hit by a tube pulled by a speed boat, with one taken to a hospital in stable condition and the other treated at the scene—first responders reached the boat via a private access point.

August Vintage Mart at Factory Cafe

10 AM – 5 PM — Factory Coffee — Free entry — Explore vintage goods and handcrafted treasures from local vendors while enjoying cafe drinks.

Stevie Wonder Tribute by The Andrew Fisher Quartet

4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Stevie Wonder with The Andrew Fisher Quartet in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Read to Eleanor

3:30 – 5:00 PM — Kalamazoo Public Library - Alma Powell Branch — Free — Spend a cozy afternoon reading to Eleanor, a friendly therapy dog, and take home a book!

Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Washington Square Branch — Registration required — Enjoy a night of adventure whether you're a beginner or an experienced player.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free — Enjoy a delightful half hour of books, songs, stories, and interactive playtime for families.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets start at $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and cosplay with a heart at a pirate-themed convention.

Brush the Block Mural Festival

10 a.m. — Discover Kalamazoo — Free entry — Celebrate creativity as artists transform the city with stunning murals over six days.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Celebrate all things anime and gaming with a heartwarming community atmosphere and pirate theme.

SlideDayz at the Zoo

12 PM – 8 PM — Kalamazoo Speedway Inc — Free venue parking — Experience a thrilling combo of drifting and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Celebrate everything Scottish with music, food, games, and Highland competitions.